Bricklaying jobs in Whitley Bay

Optimum Skills are a leading training provider with centres in the North East of England delivering outstanding quality in the field of Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Pre-employment and Commercial Training.

Due to our continued growth we are looking to add to our delivery team with the role of Bricklaying tutor. Based from our ever expanding Construction Academy based in Gateshead.

The position involves teaching level 1 and 2 Brickwork students in both practical and theory lessons. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and experience of teaching, working with young people.

Job Duties:

• Delivering apprenticeships standards
• To undertake appropriate initial assessment of learners to ascertain their starting point on the course.
• To prepare and produce scheme of work and session plans.
• To assess learner’s performance in the workplace.
• To work with employers in order maintain own caseload of learners.
• To maintain up-to-date and accurate records (e-portfolio and paper based) for each individual learner according to internal procedures.
• To carry out regular progress reviews with learners in order to track progress towards timely completions.
• To provide on-going information, advice and guidance with learners in order for them to reach their aspirations.
• To deliver training on 1:1 or group basis - face to face or online
• To comply with the internal quality assurance strategy in order to ensure that assessments are delivered to a high standard.
• To provide progression, retention and achievement information for the course being taught.
• To undertake appropriate training as identified through the classroom observation and line management process.
• To keep up to date with curriculum development in the relevant subject areas.
• Contribute to curriculum development

You will need:

• Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying (or equivalent)
• Teaching/Tutoring qualification
• Minimum 12 month tutoring/teaching experience

Personal Qualities you will need:

• Team work
• Approachable
• Industry Knowledge

Special requirements

• References which are satisfactory
• Evidence of qualification certificates
• Be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check

Salary banding: £33,000-£38,000

Company Benefits

Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes:

• Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs.
• Claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.

Wellbeing Package which includes:

• 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat.
• Online health and lifestyle analysis.
• Deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just East and many more!
• Career progression opportunities.
• Funded training available to all employees.
• Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage.
• Flexi Time.
• Family Fun Days.
• ‘Employee of the month’ recognition awards.
• Branded fleeces and polo shirts.
• Company laptop and mobile.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Learners are at the center of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person